Overview of NCMA, Its Programs, Products and Services

1. Overview of NCMA, Its Programs, Products and Services Neal J. Couture, CPCM Executive Director NCMA Leadership Summit 2005 Charleston, South Carolina June 17-18, 2005

2. History • Founded in May 1959 as NAPCA. • Merger of 2 associations in 1965. • National Association of Professional Contracts Administrators (NAPCA) of California • Government Contract Management Association (GCMA) of Boston and New York • Headquartered in Inglewood, Ca (1964); Long Beach, Ca (1970); Arlington, Va (1975?); McLean, Va (1980? and 2003); and Vienna, Va (1987). • National education conferences started in 1961 in Los Angeles, Ca. • Contract management magazine published July 1977. • National Contract Management Journal published April 1966. • CPCM created 1974; CACM 1981 (now CFCM); CCCM 2003. • Contract Management Institute founded 1991.

3. Organization • Not-for-profit 501(c)(6) professional membership association • Regions (7) • Chapters (142) • Board of Advisors (BOA) • Council of Fellows (COF) • Contract Management Institute (CMI) • Contract Management Certification and Accreditation Board (CMCAB)

4. Governance • Board of Directors • Committees • Commonwealth of Virginia, Non-stick Corporation Act • Articles of Incorporation • National Bylaws • Association Policies • Guides and Instructions

5. Chapters • Currently 142 chartered, 112 operational. • Chartered (and de-chartered) by the NCMA Board of Directors. • Operate in compliance with NCMA Bylaws. Chapters may adopt local bylaws. • Inter-dependent relationship with National. • Manage to an annual program July 1 – June 30. • National provides services in support of chapters: membership database, Intranet, website hosting, survey software, broadcast emails, pins, banners, exhibits, marketing collateral, NES, VIP, certificates, more.

6. Vision • NCMA will lead and represent the contract management profession. Our vision is that enterprises will succeed through improved buyer-seller relationships based on common values, practices, and professional standards

7. Mission • NCMA exists to enable the workforce to grow professionally, assess individual and organizational competency against professional standards, establish values, develop best practices, and provide access to skilled individuals, enabling enterprises to improve their buyer-seller relationships.

8. Signature Phrase “NCMA – Business Success through Contract Management Excellence” • Use this on letterhead, websites, marketing materials, etc.

9. Principled professional conduct and achievement, as dictated by our Code of Ethics; An open exchange of ideas in a neutral forum; A culturally and professionally diverse membership; Excellence in everything we do, especially our service to our members and the contract management community; Continuing education, training and leadership opportunities through a network of local chapters; Remaining the preeminent source of professional development for contract professionals. Growing the Association to serve the widest possible constituency in the field of contract management; Recognizing and rewarding professional excellence and superior individual achievement in support of the contract management profession; Demonstrated professional achievement through Certification; Quality volunteer leadership; and Members’ independence of purpose, freedom of action, and responsibility to the people and organizations they serve. The Values of NCMA We are committed to:

10. Value Proposition: Members • We enable our members to develop professionally by offering: access to a diverse contract management community of practice, a sanctioned Code of Ethics, an organized Body of Knowledge and an accredited certification program. Through its international Chapter network, publications, programs and activities, NCMA provides the tools, resources, and leadership opportunities to enhance each member’s professional career and gain recognition for their voluntary accomplishments.

11. Value Proposition: Chapters • We enable our chapters to successfully establish an organized local presence, sustain a voice in the professional community, and advance the objectives of the Association by providing a national infrastructure, organizational support, strong branding and access to training and marketing resources. Chapters, in turn, provide a local venue and distribution system to support the national brand, attract new members, retain current members and generate revenue to advance the goals of the local and national organization.

12. Value Proposition: Organizations • We enable organizations that employ members of our community of practice to advance their organizational goals by facilitating ready access to skilled human capital, learning resources, and best practices, standards, and metrics of the profession. We uphold the professional standing of our members to improve contract management performance and bring strategic value to those organizations.

13. Value Proposition: Customers • We enable other external customers such as researchers, consultants, trainers, recruiters and universities to gain broad access to defined segments of our community of practice and our Body of Knowledge for the purpose of advancing the profession and fulfilling their individual goals.

14. Goals and Objectives • Refine the definition of the profession through development of professional standards. • We will set and maintain the ethical standards of our profession through our Code of Ethics. • We set the performance expectations of our profession through our Body of Knowledge and accredited certification program. We will: • Complete the full Contract Management Body of Knowledge; • Establish appropriate linkages between certification and educational programming; • Seek recognition of NCMA certification equivalency to Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Certification; • Obtain accreditation of the certification program; • Investigate licensure for the CM profession.

15. Goals and Objectives • Recognize and reward professional excellence and superior individual and organizational achievement in support of the contracting profession. • Advocate the importance and value of competent contract management to businesses and government. We will: • As stewards of our profession, take public positions on important issues that affect our profession; and • Monitor public policy, providing timely information and opinions to members and organizations on legislative and regulatory actions that affect the contract management profession.

16. Goals and Objectives 6. We introduce new literature, ideas and improvements to enhance the profession. We will: • Improve and expand our portfolio of programs, products and services; • Engage and support development of empirical research and professional literature in contract management; • Strengthen the brand of the Association. • Connect students and academic institutions to the contract management profession.

17. Goals and Objectives • Grow the association through long-term investment of excess reserves. • Improve the Association’s external and internal marketing competency. • Assess and evaluate long-term options for chapter structure. • Reassess the purpose and mission of CMI.

18. Membership • Regular Member: An individual member who belongs to a chapter and is current in all obligations to the Association. $100/year. • Associate Member: An individual member who is GS-7 or below (if federal employee), E-4 and below (if military), and annually salary $40,000 or less (if other than federal or military). $45/year. • Retired Member: An individual member who is now a retired person (not employed), who was previously a Regular or Associate member of NCMA. $40/year. • Corporate Memberships: not individual memberships; used for marketing purposes primarily. Price negotiated. • Student Member (effective July 1, 2005): An individual member who is a full-time student in an accredited, degree-granting institution, and does not hold full time employment in contract management or a related field. $0 • Initiation Fee: new membership processing fee $20/member. Waived when joining concurrent with national conference or NES registration, and under some group memberships. • Group memberships: regular member types, sold in volumes to large organizations. Prices negotiated (but generally between $85-$95).

19. Chapter Services • Monthly membership meetings. • Workshops. • Seminars (NES and other). • Certification study groups. • Newsletters, websites. • Job listings. • Small business fairs, job fairs. • Awards programs.

20. Periodicals With NCMA's monthly magazine, Contract Management, our annual Journal of Contract Management, and our annually published Resource Guide, you are sure to stay up on the latest information, technology, trends, and best practices in the field of contract management. All of these publications are part of your membership benefits. Annual publication. Volunteer authors. Annual publication. Advertisements. Chapters contribute pictures, announcements, articles to CM.

21. NCMA Books Here are all the text resources NCMA offers you—some books we publish and others we distribute. Some of these books are associated with National Education Seminars, our certification program, or are in general book circulation. Study manuals are used in chapter study groups. Sold to chapters at discounted prices. Coming Soon!

22. NCMA Recommended Reading These are some additional relevant books that NCMA recommends, excellent resources as you build your professional library and expand your contracts knowledge and business skills. All books may be ordered directly from Amazon.com.

23. The NCMA Certification Program The NCMA professional certification program is designed to elevate professional standards, enhance individual performance, and distinguish those who demonstrate knowledge essential to the practice of contract management. How it Works Application fee: $150 (member) $250 (non-member) per credential. Examination fee: $95 per exam. Must meet pre-requisites for education, experience, and continuous learning. Three exams: General Business Knowledge, Commercial Contracting Knowledge and Federal Contracting Knowledge. To achieve CCCM, meet pre-requisites and pass General Business Knowledge and Commercial Contracting Knowledge exams. To achieve CFCM, meet pre-requisites and pass General Business Knowledge and Federal Contracting Knowledge exams. To achieve CPCM, meet pre-requisites, pass all 3 exams, and submit essay.

24. NCMA E-Courses With the support of NCMA’s new on-line learning partner, VCampus, we are proud to offer you virtual courses to support the NCMA Certification Program. On-line learning is a flexible, affordable, and effective way to meet your continuing education needs! • General Business Module Prep Courses (6 courses): From $75-$175/course. • Federal Module Prep Course (one course) $350. • Commercial Module Prep Course (in development). Price TBD. • These courses are designed for individual use; not used in chapter study programs.

25. Audio Seminars Get the skills and ongoing career training you need to stay on top of things in your profession. NCMA makes it easy for you and your colleagues, using technology so you don’t even have to leave your workplace to attend a seminar! Great chapter program. Price: $150/site, unlimited participants. Recordings available on CD-Rom ($180) or audiocassette ($150). Some Examples FAR Part 45 - The New Government Property Clause. The GSA/DoD 'Get It Right' Initiative. Maximizing Termination for Convenience Settlements. The New/Improved Uniform Commercial Code Article 2. Managing Ethical and Legal Risks in the Rapidly Changing Procurement Environment. Share-In-Savings (SIS) Contracts and Related Techniques. Protecting Investment in Intellectual Property.

26. National Education Seminars Make a difference in your career development with NCMA’s National Education Seminars (NESs). Offered through national or your local chapter, these seminars provide in-depth information on the latest issues and trends in contract management today. How it Works NCMA licenses NES program to chapters for a fee between $75-$100/person, includes books, handouts, evaluation forms, national marketing. Chapter sets price and manages everything. or NCMA performs under agreement for chapters, paying chapter $20/attendee. NCMA sets price and performs everything. Chapter provides a volunteer on-site day of seminar, and lists the seminar in their newsletter and website.

27. Aerospace and Defense Contracting Conference, July 28-29, 2005, Long Beach, California. Commercial Contracting Conference, October 17-18, 2005, Atlanta, Georgia. Government Contracting Conference, December 5-6, 2005, Tysons Corner, Virginia. There will be Chapter Presidents Forums at each event. Volunteers organized through chapters. Calendar of events on website (includes chapter and other events). Meetings and Events Attendance at NCMA’s national conference series offers a great way stay in touch with contemporary issues, exposure to the best practice models, opportunities for networking with those who are in the same field, career growth programs, as well as points toward certification.

28. www.ncmajobs.com • Organizations post positions online - $250 per listing. • Individuals post resumes online, and apply to listed positions at no cost. • Package prices negotiated. • Chapters should refer job posters and seekers to the site.

29. www.ncmahq.org • Information on programs and services. • Join, renew membership, update contact information. • Register for events, purchase products. • External focus.

30. NCMA News • E-newsletter. • Monthly. • Members. • Program information. • Contracting news.